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SIERRA SMIGELSKY

Howell Township

Summary

To obtain an elementary educator position, I am committed to fostering a supportive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment. I am passionate about implementing differentiated instruction, social-emotional learning, and hands-on activities to meet diverse student needs. Seeking to inspire and empower young learners by promoting academic success, critical thinking, and a love for lifelong learning.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

3RD GRADE GENERAL EDUCATION TEACHER LEAVE REPLACEMENT POSITION

MARSHALL W ERRICKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FREEHOLD
04.2025 - 06.2025
  • Establish positive relationships with students families’ through a weekly Friday update and emails.
  • Administer Tier 2 instruction to students identified as needing additional support. Support is adjusted through tracking the data on weekly logs and collaborating alongside school interventionists.
  • Maintained a structured and supportive classroom environment to foster student engagement, academic growth, and positive behavior.
  • Collaborated with grade-level team members, interventionists, administration, and support staff to ensure continuity and consistency in instruction.
  • Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
  • Organized educational resources and materials for classroom instruction.
  • Adapted teaching methods based on individual student needs and feedback.

STUDENT TEACHER

JOSEPH CATENA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
09.2024 - 05.2025
  • Designed and led engaging Morning Meetings to foster a positive classroom environment, promoting student connection, social-emotional growth, and a sense of community.
  • Greeted students at the door each morning with warmth and enthusiasm, fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and safe classroom environment.
  • Volunteered in a principal- and supervisor book club, reading Being the Change by Sara Ahmed, to explore and implement strategies for teaching social comprehension skills in the classroom.
  • Differentiated reading and writing instruction in a small group setting using the RACE response strategy to support comprehension and written expression.
  • Administered assessments to evaluate student progress and adapted teaching strategies as needed.
  • Created and sent weekly Friday updates to parents, fostering a strong home-school connection and keeping families informed about classroom learning.
  • Created daily lesson plans that aligned with the school's curriculum, including Savvas Envisions math, Mystery Science, and Lucy Calkins Reading and Writing.
  • Engaged in learning and professional development opportunities provided by the district.
  • Collaborated alongside a special education teacher during the Lego Engineering Club to integrate social-emotional learning strategies, providing support and fostering well-being for students facing challenges at home.

Education

B.A. - Elementary Education(k-6)

Kean University
Toms River, NJ
05.2025

Skills

  • Google Workplace including Google Classroom, Google Sheets, Google Forms, Google Docs
  • LinkIT, Envisions Online Platform, iReady

Certification

CEAS Elementary Education(k-6) TSD

Timeline

3RD GRADE GENERAL EDUCATION TEACHER LEAVE REPLACEMENT POSITION

MARSHALL W ERRICKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
04.2025 - 06.2025

STUDENT TEACHER

JOSEPH CATENA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
09.2024 - 05.2025

B.A. - Elementary Education(k-6)

Kean University

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